Flying from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH): What you need to know
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is located in Sharm El Sheikh. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is nine hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to SSH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SSH flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Reserve a hotel close to SSH if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Sixt and discover more of Sharm El Sheikh and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport flight.
Getting from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Sharm El Sheikh. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Rs171,261 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs423,525. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to SSH, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Sharm El Sheikh. November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 38ºC. Book your Melbourne to SSH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC and 22ºC.
More about Sharm El Sheikh
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sharm El Sheikh:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Shark's Bay Beach, Naama Bay and Beach are leading attractions which should feature on every Sharm El Sheikh itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres northwest of Sharm El Sheikh, a visit to Suez will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Ali Ibn Abi Taleb Mosque, Fatima Zahra Mosque and Suez National Museum.
Around 274 kilometres southwest of Sharm El Sheikh, Dishnā is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Elshikh Abdallah house, The old mosque in the eastern Balbrarh and Sheikh Ahmed Ismail mosque.
